University of Essex

Essex alumnus Dr Jalal Bagherli returned to campus to meet the PhD researchers supported through the scholarship programme he established.

The programme is helping the next generation of Essex researchers develop greener, more sustainable technologies for AI and computing, tackling some of the biggest technological and environmental challenges of our time.

A new toolkit developed by University of Essex researchers and NHS partners is set to support and strengthen the speech and language therapy workforce.

The Sustain and Retain Toolkit brings together practical, evidence-based solutions to help tackle workforce shortages and improve retention across the profession, building on successful initiatives already being used across the East of England.

What happens next after Keir Starmer's resignation?

Professor John Bartle, from our Department of Government, joined Sonia Watson on BBC Essex to discuss the Prime Minister's decision to step down, assess his time in office, and explore what the future could hold for the Labour Party and UK politics.

Congratulations to The MOLO App, winner of the Consumer Services StartUp of the Year Award for London at the UK Startup Awards.

The AI-powered app, designed to help families manage the mental load of modern parenting, was developed with support from University of Essex researchers through our Innovation Fund programme.

It's fantastic to see research, innovation and entrepreneurship coming together to create solutions that can make a real difference to people's lives.

This Father’s Day, join film expert Dr Dan O'Brien as he charts the seven films that meant a lot to him and his Dad, and he hopes will mean something to you too.

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Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen to their lowest level since returning to office, but what does that really mean?

Essex political scientist Professor Paul Whiteley explores what history tells us about presidential popularity, why approval ratings matter, and how public opinion can shape political fortunes.

Commonwealth Games calling.

Essex Rebels captain and club legend Claire Paxton has been selected for Scotland’s 3x3 women's basketball team, while twins Emily and Abigail Roper will represent Wales in gymnastics.

Three outstanding athletes, two nations and one proud University. Congratulations to Claire, Emily and Abigail on their selection. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way.

Congratulations to Essex PhD graduate Dr Jakub Kowalewski, who has been named a BBC New Generation Thinker.

The initiative seeks to find some of the UK’s most promising early-career academics. Dr Kowalewski, now Senior Research Fellow at St Mary’s University, explores in his research how religious ideas can help us address societal problems.

The news follows Dr Sarah Smyth of our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, who has spent the last year as part of the New Generation Thinker programme.

An Essex academic will be helping the European Union to assess the risks and impacts of artificial intelligence.

Professor Haris Mouratidis, Director of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science (IADS) at Essex, is one of the independent experts appointed to the European Union’s AI Act Scientific Panel.

The experts on the panel will support the implementation and oversight of this landmark legal framework for AI.

Congratulations to the members of the University of Essex community recognised in The King's Birthday Honours.

Among those honoured was our Director of Communications, Advancement and Stakeholder Engagement, Liam Preston, who received an MBE for his services to the baby loss community through his work as co-founder of Dad Still Standing.